Firefighting Level 3 & 4

Firefighting Training 3 & 4

Mr. Plyler

Course Description:

This course is in partnership with the Lancaster County Fire Rescue and is a comprehensive educational program for those interested in a career, volunteer service or post-secondary education in fire service.

Your studies will include an introduction to fire rescue, firefighting history, infection control, incident command, hazardous materials, building construction, low angle rope rescue, and Firefighter 1.

Course Expectations:

Students in this Firefighter Training class are expected to develop the knowledge to become an effective member of the fire service. Students are expected to come to class prepared and to complete assignments on time. A passing grade of 70 must be obtained on South Carolina State Tests to move on. If first attempt is below a 70, two additional retest will be given. If both retests are not passed, the student will be able to complete the year and earn a class grade but not obtain Credentials from the state. (First semester students will not be allowed to finish the second semester of class without a passing grade of  70 on IFSAC FF1. The students receive three attempts in all SCFA Classes.)  

Textbooks and Materials:

Essentials 7th Edition

PTM (performance task manuals)

Additional class books will be provided

Grading Plan:

Grades are based on the point system. A student’s final average is computed by taking the total number of points received divided by the total number of possible points creating a percentage. 

For Example:

         Unit Test-                            You received 88 out of 100 possible points

         Section Quiz-                      You received 70 out of 100 possible points

         Participation                        You received 90 out of 100 possible points

            You earned:                                             248 out of 300 possible points. 

248/300 = .826 or 83%

●   There will be quizzes, homework, chapter tests along with state certification test. 

●   Any work not completed during the daily lesson will be considered homework and due at start of class the next day.

●         Each student will participate in several individual/small group activities/presentations. We will be performing skills related to the subject at hand. For example, the class is currently learning ladders. Students will be in groups and work as a team to perform the assigned skills.

●         Daily check of classroom book, PTM, SCBA / Clean Shaven and gear locker cleanliness will count for a grade.

●         Bi-weekly SOG summaries and quarterly projects will be assigned.

  *        Students will earn a weekly grade starting at 100 points. 20 points a day will be taken off for being tardy, sleeping in class, being disruptive in class, having phone out to be seen, daily check of classroom book, PTM, SCBA / Clean Shaven, gear locker cleanliness and being absent. 20 points will not be deducted if a Doctors note is brought to me.

●   Grading Scale:

A

90-100

B

80-89

C

70-79

D

60-69

F

59 or Below

Course Policies:

Student Work: Students will be expected to complete assignments outside of class time on a regular basis.  All students are expected to read class material, think critically and write effectively.  Students are expected to use complete sentences, proper grammar and correct spelling in every written performance.

Group Activities:  You will be working in groups on a regular basis. Your group will be given cooperative learning activities to complete.  You will be expected to be an active member of your group and participation points will be assessed accordingly.  You will always be graded as an individual.

Absences: If a student is absent, it is HIS/HER responsibility to get all late work from the teacher and return it in a timely manner.

Class Rules:

●   The student is expected to treat the teacher and other students with respect at all times.   Offensive language and hatefulness is not acceptable in this class.  I like to use as a guideline “Do the Right Thing.” You know what is right and wrong and you will be expected to act accordingly.

●   Students are expected to be in their seats and prepared for class when the bell rings. Being prepared for class means having all materials, books, pens, etc. out and ready.

●   Do your best. Everyone learns differently. If you have a question, please ask it.

●   Treat others as you would like to be treated.

●   Pay attention. Talking while the teacher is instructing or while other students are presenting will not be permitted. Listen the first time directions are given.

●   Students will stay in their seats at all times unless otherwise directed by the teacher.

●   The phrase “I don’t know” is never an acceptable answer.

●   Cell phones are to be put away at all times. A box will be placed at the front of the classroom. At the beginning of the class, students can place phones in the box and get them at the end of class to resist the urge to be on the phone.

Class Materials:

All students will need the following:

Essentials 7th Edition

PTM

Paper for note taking

Pencil

Statement for Academic Dishonesty:

Academic honesty is expected in this class.  Cheating will not be tolerated. Consequences may include:  reduction in grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade on assignment or others as deemed appropriate.  Academic dishonesty will be reported to a school counselor and a parent will be notified 

Helpful Links:

The state standards for Firefighting 3 & 4. Click here for link. 

Link to Guidance for job exploration. Click here for the link. 

The link for the Career Center website. Click here for link. 

Work-based learning link. 

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